Athens, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,005
Population
410/sq mi density
$49,904
Median Income
$32,651 per capita
$168,100
Home Value
$254,670 Zillow
$686
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,904 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$168,100 home value, $686/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,005
Census 2023
Population Density
410
per square mile
Land Area
2.5
square miles (6.4 km²)
Median Age
44.2 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.8%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.3%
Spanish
4.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.5%
Veterans
9.3%
55% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.6%
12% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.8%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.2%
7% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.424
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,005 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 410 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.5% |
| Veterans | 9.3% |
| Disability | 14.6% |
| Health Insurance | 90.8% |
| Uninsured | 9.2% |
| Broadband Access | 80.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.424 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |